The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced that Claire Freemantle, 49, has been charged with nine offences in connection to a fatal collision outside The Study Prep School in Wimbledon on July 6, 2023.

David Malone, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for London North, said: 

“The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Claire Freemantle, 49, with two offences of causing death by dangerous driving and seven offences of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. 

“This charging decision was made after the Metropolitan Police re-opened their investigation into the collision which led to significant new evidence being passed to us for consideration.

“Following this review, our prosecutors worked to establish that there is now sufficient evidence to bring this case to court, and it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.

“We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their second investigation into the collision.

“This was a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with the families of Nuria and Selena for their devastating loss, and to those seriously injured and otherwise affected by the collision.

“We know this incident has had a profound impact on the wider community. However, we remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendant are now active and she has a right to a fair trial.

“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings."